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29329

Her Majesty the Queen v. Norman Eli Larue

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)

(Publication ban in case)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2003-06-18 Appeal closed
2003-06-17 Record returned to the Registrar of the Court of Appeal
2003-04-14 Acknowledgement and consent for video taping of proceedings
2003-04-14 Judgment on the appeal rendered, G Ia Ba Bi Arb, We agree with Prowse J.A. that, on the facts as found by the trial judge, the Chase test is met. Accordingly, we would allow the appeal, set aside the acquittal of aggravated sexual assault, and enter a verdict of guilty. The case is referred back to the trial court for sentencing. (see long version)
Allowed
2003-04-14 Hearing of the appeal, 2003-04-14, (V044), G Ia Ba Bi Arb
Judgment rendered
2003-03-17 Notice of hearing sent to parties
2003-03-17 Appeal hearing scheduled, 2003-04-14
Judgment rendered
2003-03-04 Appeal court record, 1 accordion file
2003-01-16 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 2003-04-07
2003-01-08 Respondent's book of authorities, Completed on: 2003-01-08 Norman Eli Larue
2003-01-08 Respondent's factum, Completed on: 2003-01-08 Norman Eli Larue
2002-11-21 Appellant's book of authorities, Completed on: 2002-11-21 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-11-21 Appellant's factum, Completed on: 2002-11-20 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-11-20 Appellant's record, Vol. I to III, Completed on: 2002-11-21 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-09-18 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, all parties; re: Filing timetable / Tentative hearing date (Mar. 12/03)
2002-08-30 Notice of appeal, (copy of judgment included - certificate Form 25B filed Sept. 4/02) (original proof of service and B.C. C/A Order rec'd Sept. 20/02), Completed on: 2002-09-13 Her Majesty the Queen

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Appellant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Larue, Norman Eli Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Jennifer Duncan
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
600 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
FAX: (604) 660-1133
Email: jennifer.duncan@gov.bc.ca
Agent
Name
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Larue, Norman Eli

Counsel
Name
Joseph J. Blazina
Contact information
McCullough Parsons Blazina
2nd Floor, 1011 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 3K5
Telephone: (250) 480-1529
FAX: (250) 480-4910
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Station D
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: brian.crane@gowlingwlg.com

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Lower court rulings

May 15, 2001
Supreme Court of British Columbia

66146

Acquittal on charge of aggravated sexual assault; guilty plea entered on lesser included offence of aggravated assault

August 22, 2002
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

CA028602

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13